

The Virgin Queen
1955-07-22 · 92 min · ★ 7.0
Sir Walter Raleigh overcomes court intrigue to win favor with the Queen in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.
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- Directors
- Henry Koster
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Richard ToddSir Walter Raleigh
Bette DavisQueen Elizabeth I
Joan CollinsBeth Throgmorton
Jay RobinsonChadwick
Herbert MarshallLord Leicester
Dan O'HerlihyLord Derry
Robert DouglasSir Christopher Hatton
Romney BrentFrench Ambassador
Leslie ParrishAnne
Lisa DanielsMary
Gertrude AstorLady-in-Waiting - 2nd Group
Rod TaylorCpl. Gwilym
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